I_need_advice

I want to go into medicine and I see that Creighton is known for medicine.

Would I be a typical student at Creighton? (here are brief stats)

-ACT score: 31
AP Classes/PSEO (PSEO = at local university): AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Biology, AP Psychology, AP Language and Composition, PSEO Chemistry
-I did practice exams for all of the AP classes I took this year and got all 5's
EC: Varsity Dance Team (before I moved), Instructing ballet as a job (when I moved), Cross Country
Organizations: National Honors Society (NHS), Student Government, and possibly a youth community administration (if I get in)
GPA: 4.0 (unweighted), 4.2 (weighted)
*I am not a party-person, nor am I the hermit-type.

pccool52

I am a current student (rising sophomore) at creighton. First let me say that I had very similar stats compared to you and that I am premed. From what you've said you do sound like you would be a typical student, probably even better academically than most. Because of your great academics I would highly advise you to check out the Honors Program at Creighton, which I am currently in. The honors program is great for a couple of reasons. First, honors students all live together on the same floor in swanson hall which has really nice suite style dorm rooms. Second, the required core classes for honors students is both different and smaller. Thus honors students have more room in their schedule to take more electives. Outside of the honors program Creighton is not a big party school, but it's not a big study school either. There really is a great balance here. Student are very well rounded and motivated. I notice from your EC's that you are into dance. Creighton has a dance team and dance classes. I don't know if they have a dance club or not. But if they don't you could very easily start one. Other than that, creighton's location in downtown omaha is really cool. Being close to downtown provides a lot of opportunities to get off campus. If you have any other questions, just ask.
Hope that helps.

iowactor

To I_need_advice:

I graduated from Creighton in 2002, but I think I can offer you a general overview of the school and her students:

1. Your stats put you near/at the top of a CU class.
2. My best friend and roommate had your stats upon entering. He is now a Chief Resident and will be entering a cardiology program next year.
3. If you have the determination, CU has all the resources necessary for you to achieve your post-graduate goals. The key is not to rest on your high school laurels, but hit the ground running. The science profs are great, and the curriculum is designed to make you knowledgeable and competitive with other students. I know my pre-med friends formed study groups and took advantage of extra help available through the college. Still, those who did not put the necessary effort forth were left behind...those students either transferred or switched majors. That is the nature of medical study.
4. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved. There is a thriving Greek community (don't think Animal House...Members of frats and sororities are just as likely to go to med school, law school, or another grad program); student government; philanthropic groups; and many others.
5. Concerning the performing arts, non-majors are encouraged to audition for productions (dance, music, and theatre) and/or can take courses at the Lied Center. CU also has a "dance team" you may audition to join at the start of each year.

I agree with pccool52 that CU students typically balance fun/education.

Personally, I went to a top 20 law school after graduation, and I am now in one of the top Ph.D. programs in Theatre. Many of my friends are lawyers or doctors, but students can go on to other exciting careers (A sample of my 8 roommates: 3 are lawyers; 2 are doctors; 1 works on the road with the Dave Matthews Band as a lighting technician; 1 works for the federal government after getting a graduate degree in education policy and leadership; and the other is an assistant soccer coach--he was on the soccer team). As you can see, you can do many things after CU. Good luck with your decision!